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has anyone experienced incisional hernia? I think I may have one....but I do not have a buldge...just often when I move or turn a certain way, cough, get up from sitting or laying down.... the area around one of my incisions hurts a lot. A tearing/burning/spasm sensation. I am just past 3 weeks post op. Is this something that will go away? Or should I be talking to my surgeon about this? Am I being too impatient, is this normal after surgery?

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I am almost 1 week post-op, and there is 1 incision that hurts, especially when I cough/sneeze. But also almost directly on the other side of me on my back, theres something there that hurts too... Its on my left side...tummy area, and left side back area... anyone else have back pain?

thanks everyone. Kayte - that's exactly what it feels like! I really don't think I am pregnant (have had some issues in that department) and its not really good timing for that to happen anyhow - only 4 months post op. I will see what happens next week I guess. It seems to have eased up...but it was a good 3 days of horrible pain. And the heating pad seemed to help, aswell as hot baths.

I had VSG 4 months ago...prior to surgery I never had regular periods. I lost 42 lbs prior to surgery, and have now lost another 46 lbs, so 88 lbs so far all together. Since surgery I have had regular monthly periods (this is awesome since it has been 10 years or more since it was last regular!), but starting 3 months ago, a week or so before my period, I seem to get horribly sore nipples. Excruciating sore. Heating pad, and hot baths seem to help with the pain. But I was wondering if anyone has experienced this...

anyone?

I am 4 weeks post op, and have had NO issues at all with any food. I can eat a fair amount before feeling restriction. About 1/2 - 3/4 of a cup. I see posts all the time about people only being able to handle such small amounts of food...it worries me that I am able to handle what seems like so much, and such a short amount of time out... However I am getting 600-800 calories per day...and lost 20lbs in the first 2 weeks, and nothing since... Anyhow, I need to start planning my meals better, and would LOVE some ideas. What are your breakfast/lunch/dinner ideas? Snacks? do you use a Protein drink/bar to replace a meal, or as a snack? If you have time, I would love to see a weekly menu for what you are eating... Any help is appreciated!

early on I had crazy back pain...it was almost like stabbing burning pain in the lower left part of my back. I talked to the doctors, and they all said it has really nothing to do with the surgery, however the way you walk, sleep, getup & down after surgery is different then normal, so your back could be compensating.... I took tylenol pretty steady for my back, and used the heating pad quite often. And also tried to just walk as much as I could to stretch it out, and it helped.

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yes! when I went home 2 days after surgery I came home 7lbs MORE then I was the morning of surgery!! Its from all the fluids. For me it did come off quickly...within 2 weeks I was down 10lbs from surgery day. (so 17 including those 7 extra...) Don't worry....totally normal!

wow I can't believe you are home 3 hours post op!! amazing! I couldn't even walk or sit up 3 hours post op. I was in the hospital for 2 nights. For the first 2 days I was on clear fluids, and then liquids - Protein drinks, strained Soup, yogurt, popsicles, Jello, cream of wheat....I was on liquids for 2 weeks post op. Just work on getting as much Water & protein as you can the first little while.

I lost 42 lbs prior to surgery 2 weeks after surgery I was down another 15 lbs. 3 weeks after surgery I was down another 5 lbs Tomorrow will be 4 weeks after surgery and I am UP almost 1 lb So I guess this is a stall? and is it normal to gain during a stall??? I know I have to do better with my Water forsure. I am getting lots of Protein. But not doing so good with the water. and I know I also need to get better with walking more....I have had a lot of pain, so walking too much hurts.

Thanks everyone! I guess a stall is a good reminder to make sure you are doing everything right. There are deffinatly some things I can do better. So I will take this time to focus on my Water & Protein AND get on a walking program. Im not weighing until NEXT monday and see what happens.

is it your lower right side? I have PCOS aswell...when I have cysts, they hurt lower down, like period cramps. My pain from my vsg surgery is higer up, above my belly button to my left. I dont think a CT scan will check for leaks...? but im not sure. Glad you dont have a hernia! Im wondering if thats what I might have....hmm...

I am almost 3 weeks post op. I have been having backpain since surgery pretty much, but over the past few days, it has gotten worse. Im pretty sure I did it to myself by riding in a squishy car for too long of a time.... However, my family doctor is not familiar with the sleeve and what medications are or aren't allowed. Ive been trying to take it easy, use tylenol & heating pad. I saw the surgeon a few days ago and asked him about the back pain, and he said it is not related to the surgery itself...but probably in the different way I am laying, walking, sitting etc....and that it would go away in time. Well I want something to help ease the pain....a muscle relaxor or anti-inflamatory or something...is this okay to take? Any other suggestions?

Thanks so much for all the advice. I have emailed my surgeon to see if there is a list of medications not to take. However this morning, still taking it pretty slow, it feels much better. Im going to try and get some walking in... I hate to complain...but if its not my back hurting, its my 1 incision....can't seem to win. lol Trying to remind myself it was major surgery, and hopefully in a few months things will be all good. Focusing on the positives...I have no problems with swallowing...and able to get in my required amount of Protein & fluids. Now if I can just move easier...things would be GREAT!

After surgery and after recovery, just wondering how many calories/carbs/protein we should be aiming for?

hmm Id be interested in knowing how much others can handle. I am just past 2 weeks post op...and I can do 1/2 cup of soft food. Is this normal??

I am 12 days post-op. Things are going good except for 1 incision....it has been oozing a bit, so Ive been changing the dressing on it twice a day. And my family doctor said to put polysporin on it. I see the surgeon on Monday for a 2 week followup. But I was looking at it today, and it looks like a tiny bit in the middle of the incision is OPEN.... its just really small...but its forsure a little hole. Will it heal on its own? Its Saturday now...is this something I should be going to a walkin clinic about? Or can it wait until I see the Surgeon on Monday? Im quite concerned....

I blend in other things with it. A Vanilla powder & milk with a handful of frozen strawberries or blue berries....you can kinda convince yourself its a milkshake...

I was told nothing heavier then 3lbs...and no lifting for 6-8 weeks. I have a 5 year old...thankfully I dont pick him up much anymore...but he can be very rambunctious...so I made sure to show him my incisions, and owies....so he knows to be gentle around me. And he has been really great!

I had the same thing happen to me. I went and got the extra strength Cold FX 3 day treatment...and it seemed to help. I also let my surgeon know about 4 days before surgery and he said he was not too concerned as long as my cold wasn't just starting, and that my breathing was okay. The day of surgery, I reminded the surgeon & anesthesiologist about my cold, as I was still sniffly. But I was fine. I had a small cough after surgery, Im not sure if that was from my cold, or from the breathing tubes...but the cough really hurt the incisions...but it only lasted a couple of days.

I am 5 days post-op I have 7 incisions, each have 3-4 staples in them. 6 of them do not hurt at all. 1 hurts, and oozes a little. However, it looks like it is indented in my tummy a bit. My tummy looks normal except where this one is, cuz it sinks in. I am assuming that this is where they pulled out the stomach... but the sinking in part...is that normal??

when did you stop your birth control? after stopping, it is common to be irregular for a few months. and im sure surgery reaks havoc on our bodies & hormones too.

hmm...my leak test stuff was clear...and thick.... I was given a big cup full, and told to keep taking tiny sips over and over... And I didnt have to drink the whole cup...maybe 1/4 of it. It was gross tasting, but over fast.